Internal Medicine Residency Program

Our Community

Life outside of residency

Let our state enchant you with its diverse cultures, rich history and sweeping landscapes. Whether you enjoy rock climbing, skiing, folk art, modern art, red chile or green chile, our state is uniquely poised to offer a perfect backdrop to your residency years. Social activities include weekly Fluid rounds at local restaurants, the annual Intern Welcome Party and the Annual Housestaff Dinner.

Living in New Mexico

Benefits

Salary and Benefits

Year 2009-10 Salary
  PGY I (1st year) - $45,674
  PGY II (2nd year) - $47,532
  PGY III (3rd year) - $49,248

Yearly annual Leave and other benefits

21 days of annual leave days per year (does not include weekends on electives)
5 days of Educational leave
5-10 days of professional leave
7 days of holiday leave (may be added as comp day to annual leave)
2 weeks of paternity/maternity leave within first year of child birth/adoption
Meal money during call-days available on Hospital badge
Book and/or travel fund of $450/year that rolls over if unused
Reimbursement for USMLE step 3 fees
Parking close to hospital available for $40/year at UNMH. Parking is free at the VAMC
In house moon-lighting available during electives
Private call rooms with phone, computer, TV and bathroom/shower

Please see Graduate Medical Education website for full details.

Family life

We are supportive of all families and understand the vital role they play in supporting our housestaff. Whether you plan on having children, getting married, having a commitment ceremony - if unexpected events happen and require you to be with your family, we are committed to supporting you both in and outside of the hospital.

Resident Voice

Our program is constantly evolving in response to resident input. Representatives from each class sit on our Resident Voice committee which meets every 2 weeks with our program director, associate program directors, chief residents and future chief residents. Goals of this unique committee are to increase communication between residents and program administration while creating innovative approaches to improve our program. Residents also sit on the Resident Council which meets regularly with residents from all residency programs. We also have more informal ways to contribute to the program including monthly housestaff meetings and an "open-door" policy among all program leadership.